A/N: This was originally going to be written for The Troublesome Tales of Loki and Thor, but as I continued to write, the story kept getting longer and longer. The whole idea for The Troublesome Tales of Loki and Thor is it being a collection of cute and funny short stories, but when I kept working with this, I kept adding more ideas as I went and had to divide it up into chapters (because there was no way in hell that anyone would tolerate the length of this whole story in one chapter). On top of that, I would have had to up the rating on The Troublesome Tales of Loki and Thor (Which would have put me a seriously bad mood. I really don't like changing the rating a story for (what was going to be) one chapter). So I essentially said 'Screw it' and decided to make it into a separate story. -_-" 'Kay, aside from that little ramble, this story was requested by general zargon through a review some time back. So, here y' go and enjoy. :D

Loki was pacing briskly through the wide halls of Asgard. His dark eyes intensely examined the floor as he fumbled through complex thoughts. Things had been rather dry in the castle and that needed to change. Desperately. Loki was harshly yanked back into reality by the obnoxious clattering that rose from his brother's chamber. He stood for a moment, staring at the massive closed doors. Curiosity was feasting on his conscious deep within his chest. The doors vibrated loudly with a thunderous boom as something had been thrown against them. Loki bit down on his lower lip and knocked on the steel barrier. "Brother," the young man called, "Does all go well? You are being oddly…noisy."

"I am fine!" Thor shouted from the other side of the thick doors.

Loki placed his hands on one of the doors and pushed it open, sliding his head into his brother's room. The curtains were pulled aside, illuminating the large chamber. Objects of every shape and size were scattered across every corner. After scanning the room, Loki stared Thor dead in the eyes. "You do realize the lack of trust I have in that statement?"

Thor grabbed Loki by the shoulders and pushed him back into the hall. "Leave me be!"

Loki's lips curled upward. Leave alone the most interesting thing that's happened in the past several days? That was not happening. "Brother!" Loki smiled. "I am hurt! Of all the people in Asgard, you should be able to feel comfortable confiding in me. That is why we are family, after all! You should be able to freely tell me what is troubling you! I shan't tell a soul!"

The chamber door creaked open slowly and Thor popped his head out into the hall. Had anyone not known any better, they would have thought that a mighty wind storm had passed through. "Will you put your life with that promise?"

Loki raised his hands into the air defensively, "I swear upon my life that I shan't tell a soul, living or dead, of whatever ails my brother."

Thor looked to his left, then to his right. He invited his brother inside the terrifying abyss with the simple waive of his hand. Loki bit down on his lip to hide the creeping smile of satisfaction threatening to reveal itself as he entered the chamber. Thor was quick to shut the door and flew to his bed, throwing one of the many pillows over his face. "I am a failure!"

Loki's eyebrows shot into the air. It took him this long to figure that out? "What possesses you to say such a thing?"

"It was there when I went to bed and now it is gone!" Thor shouted quickly as he sat up right. "I have torn this room apart and I cannot find it! I know it was by my bed when I slept and I haven't the slightest where it could be!"

"Calm yourself, Brother." Loki said softly. "Speak slowly and clarify what you are talking about."

"Miölnir is gone!" Thor screamed into his pillow.

Loki's eyes widened and his pride faded into confusion. "What?"

"My hammer is gone!"

"How could that have happened?"

"Brother, if I knew, I most certainly would not be here searching for it!"

Loki sat in a nearby chair. He heard the wood crack as he leaned back into it. His left hand habitually rested near his mouth, his fingers rubbing against each other as he thought. The two brothers sat in silence for nearly fifteen minutes when Loki finally spoke, "Do you think that a Frost-Giant could have taken it?"

"Things were bad enough, Brother! Don't make it worse…"

"We can't rule out any possibility!" Loki growled. "Besides, remember the Frost-Giant that tried to win Freya's heart? Don't you think it would be possible for him to steal something of value that he could use as leverage for a marriage?"

"But… Miölnir?" Thor asked desperately. "How does that relate to Freya?"

"I didn't say that he was bright." Loki snorted. "If I remember accurately, he was quite stupid."

"I will rip that monster limb from limb!" The blonde screamed furiously.

Loki pressed his hands down against the air, "Sh! We don't want anyone else to hear us, do we? Perhaps, by a stroke of luck, we could convince Freya to come with us to Jötunheim so she could distract the Frost-Giant as we retrieve your hammer."

Thor leapt out of his bed and tightly embraced his darker haired brother. "I knew I could rely on you to come up with a plan! No man in all of Asgard can outwit you!"

Loki would have been grinning just as Thor was if it had not been the shadow of doubt that loomed over his head. He was not given much of a chance think too much on the subject as he was being pulled with amazing speed by the happy god. It wasn't long before 'they' found Freya. She was walking through the halls, filling the vast, still space with a beautiful melody.

"Freya!" Thor called merrily.

Loki dug his heels into the ground, using all his might to halt his brother. "Thor!" Loki hissed. Thor noticed the informality and stopped abruptly. Loki leaned close to Thor and whispered, "Why don't you leave me to talk? I fear your excitement will get the better of you."

"Of course," Thor nodded eagerly.

Loki stepped forward, "Lady Freya."

Freya turned to face the young prince and bowed briefly, "Your Highness, what reason would bring your majesty to my presence?"

"We ask for your help if you are willing to offer it." Loki said.

"Of course I would be willing to help," Freya smiled sweetly. "Only, what is it that I am helping you with?"

"We have reason to believe that Thrym has stolen something from us in order to obtain your hand in marriage." Loki said, honestly surprised that he remembered the giant's name, "All we ask is that you accompany us to Jötunheim just long enough to retrieve the stolen item."

Freya took in several of deep breaths and a dim pink blossomed on her cheeks. Her hand trailed up to her necklace. It was her most distinguished item; an elegant jewel that shone brilliantly, all of which dangled on slender golden chain. "If that absent minded dimwit truly believes that stealing something from you two will win my heart, then he is honestly incompetent. I will not accompany you on your journey. I am happily married and I will not leave my generous husband!"

"Please calm yourself, Lady Freya. We are not asking-"

"If I do as you say, that horrible monster will force me to stay with him and I will die from heartbreak! I will desperately miss my husband and yearn helplessly for the warmth of Asgard! Jötunheim is a barren wasteland and I will live the rest of my days in misery!" Tears streamed down the young woman's face, reddening her hazel eyes. Without saying a word more, she flipped around and darted away. She did not even notice that her necklace slipped off and clattered on to the ground. Thor's eyebrows were arched upwards as he tried to bite back a wide grin.

Loki shot his brother a glare. "That wouldn't have gone any better had you been the one talking."

Thor said as he picked up the pendant. "What do you suggest now, oh Royal Genius?"

Loki pursed his lips together. His eyes moved from left to right as he thought. It was roughly five minutes before he spoke again. "I have an idea, but let us ask Heimdall to see if he has…better advice."

Alright, I'm stopping here for now. I know I previously said that this story was longer than expected and just posted a rather short chapter, but I'm stopping here for a reason. New chapters should be coming shortly and the story should be getting progressively funnier ( This portion of the story isn't exactly my favorite, but, hey, the story's gotta start somewhere XD).

Thank you for reading,

Krudovana